Jaida Dreyer
Jaida Dreyer | |
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Background information | |
Born | Thunder Bay, Ontario |
Origin | Latimer, Iowa[1] |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, background vocals, guitar, mandolin |
Years active | 2012–present |
Labels | Streamsound |
Jaida Dreyer (born April 25, 1991)[citation needed] is an American-Canadian country music singer, songwriter and a world champion equestrian based in Nashville, Tennessee.[citation needed] She was signed as the flagship artist on Streamsound Records, a label founded in 2012 by Byron Gallimore.[2][3]
Biography
Dreyer debuted in 2012 with the singles "Guy's Girl" and "Confessions", both of which charted on Hot Country Songs. Her songs have been recorded by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Sunny Sweeney, Sara Evans, Granger Smith, Eric Church, Buddy Miller and Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. "Home Alone Tonight" was recorded by country music artist Luke Bryan as a duet with Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town for his fifth studio album, Kill the Lights (2015). The song was performed on the American Music Awards and followed with a multi-week number 1 single.[4][5]
Dreyer made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry on June 23, 2012 and has appeared since as a frequent guest. In early 2013, Deyer released her third single, "Half Broke Horses". Dreyer's debut album, I Am Jaida Dreyer, was released on February 26, 2013 and received widespread critical acclaim.[6] In 2013, she was nominated by the Canadian Country Music Association for the Female Vocalist of the Year award. Dreyer wrote nine songs for the hit television musical drama, Nashville, which airs on ABC. "Dreams" was performed by Hayden Panettiere's character Julliette Barnes[7] and "This Town" performed by Clare Bowen's character Scarlett O'Connor.[8] Her songs have also been featured in A&E's "The Returned" and Netflix's "Longmire".
Dreyer wrote "Sleeping In The Stars" with Mark Irwin and Gareth Dunlop. The song was performed by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill and appears on their 2017 album, The Rest of Our Life.
Discography
Albums
Title | Album details |
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I Am Jaida Dreyer |
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Singles
Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
Album | |
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CAN Country [9] |
US Country [10] | |||
2012 | "Guy's Girl" | — | 55 | — |
"Confessions" | — | 57 | I Am Jaida Dreyer | |
2013 | "Half Broke Horses" | 20 | — | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart |
Music videos
Year | Video |
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2012 | "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" |
2013 | "Half Broke Horses"[11] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Result |
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2013 | Canadian Radio Music Awards | Country ("Guy's Girl") | Nominated |
Canadian Country Music Association | Female Vocalist of the Year | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Jaida Dreyer Releases New Song 'Half Broke Horses'". Keanradio.com. January 22, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
- ^ "About | Jaida Dreyer". Archived from the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Gallimore, Wilkes Launch Streamsound Records : MusicRow – Nashville's Music Industry Publication – News, Songs From Music City". Musicrow.com. February 21, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
- ^ "Introducing Jaida Dreyer: "My Story is a Blessing in a Blender"". Engine 145. April 12, 2010. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
- ^ "Carolyn Dawn Johnson - At The Time Lyrics". Songlyrics.com. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
- ^ "Jaida Dreyer "I Am Jaida Dreyer" Tracklist And Cover Art | New Country Music, Listen to Songs & Video". Roughstock.com. Retrieved September 8, 2013.
- ^ http://www.musicrow.com/2013/11/primetime-nashville-hanky-panky-woman
- ^ http://abc.go.com/music-lounge/blogs/nashville/this-town
- ^ "Jaida Dreyer Album & Song Chart History - Canada Country". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ "Jaida Dreyer Album & Song Chart History - Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ "Half Broke Horses – Jaida Dreyer". Vevo. Retrieved December 18, 2015.